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EP0929055A1 - Procédé et dispositif pour maintenir évellié les conducteurs de véhicules automobiles - Google Patents

Procédé et dispositif pour maintenir évellié les conducteurs de véhicules automobiles Download PDF

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EP0929055A1
EP0929055A1 EP98811228A EP98811228A EP0929055A1 EP 0929055 A1 EP0929055 A1 EP 0929055A1 EP 98811228 A EP98811228 A EP 98811228A EP 98811228 A EP98811228 A EP 98811228A EP 0929055 A1 EP0929055 A1 EP 0929055A1
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    • G08BSIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
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    • G08BSIGNALLING OR CALLING SYSTEMS; ORDER TELEGRAPHS; ALARM SYSTEMS
    • G08B21/00Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
    • G08B21/02Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons
    • G08B21/06Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons indicating a condition of sleep, e.g. anti-dozing alarms

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  • the present invention relates to a method for preventing people from falling asleep according to the preamble of claim 1 and a device for execution 14. of the method according to the preamble of claim 8 or 14.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device with which can advantageously implement the proposed method.
  • the device has a frame 1 with two brackets 2, which is placed on the head similar to glasses can be, the frame 1 is not on the nose but on the forehead.
  • the frame 1 is provided with a rail 3, on which a cooling device 4 is attached, which are moved along the rail 3 can.
  • a Peltier cell 6 is provided as the actual cooling unit. Because the principal Operation of cooling devices provided with a Peltier cell is known is, the following statements are limited to the context essentials with the invention.
  • the cooling device 4 has a housing 5, in which on the back to warm Side of the Peltier cell 6 directed fan 8 is added.
  • On the front side the cooling device 4 is provided with a circular metal plate 10 which is in thermal contact with the cold side of the Peltier cell 6.
  • Preferably the warm side of the Peltier cell provided with a heat sink 11, which over the Blower 8 is cooled.
  • the power is supplied via an electrical line 13, which is embedded in a bracket 2.
  • the electrical line 13 can with a electrical connector are provided, by means of which they are directly on A vehicle's cigarette lighter can be inserted.
  • the metal plate 10 arranged on the front lies against the forehead S of the user when the frame is placed on it, as a result of which there is direct contact between the metal plate 10 and the skin and thus a direct heat transfer.
  • a metal plate 10 another element could also be provided which has good thermal conductivity.
  • the size of the metal plate 10 is preferably between 1 and 3 cm 2 . However, tests have shown that the area of the metal plate 10 can be between 0.25 cm 2 and 5 cm 2 in order to achieve the desired wake-up effect, the minimum area being limited for practical rather than scientific reasons.
  • the cooling device 4 can be practically any Place the forehead S to be placed. Moving the cooling device 4 is particularly useful when the desired effect is slowly waning begins.
  • Such a device can, for example, be arranged in a center console Holder of a vehicle can be stored. Activating the cooling direction can be done automatically by holding the bracket with a contact switch is provided, which turns on the device during removal. Likewise, a manually operated switches are provided.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the device during this 4 shows a longitudinal and FIG. 5 shows a cross section through the device demonstrate.
  • the cooling in this Embodiment is not effected by a metal plate to be placed on the forehead, but the cooling takes place via a bundled air jet, which is on the forehead of the concerned person is directed.
  • the device has a housing 20, in which a cooling device in turn Form of a Peltier cell 21 is added. Furthermore, the device comprises one Fan 23, a nozzle 24, a cooling channel 25 and a heat dissipation channel 26, which has a feed line 27 and a discharge line 28 with one from this illustration not visible heat exchanger is connected.
  • a Peltier cell 21 could also be a conventional cooling unit as a cooling device, for example a refrigeration compressor can be provided, the feed line 27 and the discharge line 28 would then be used to transport the corresponding refrigerant.
  • a container could also be provided as a cooling unit, which periodically with a cooled medium, such as frozen salt water.
  • the device is attached to a flexible tube 30 through which the two lines 27, 28 connected to the heat exchanger are guided.
  • the one for the Fan 23 and the Peltier cell 21 necessary electrical connection lines 32 are also included in the tube 30.
  • This device is as follows: Ambient air is sucked in via the fan 23, which is led past the cold side of the Peltier cell 21 via the cooling channel 25 and is thereby cooled.
  • the cooled air exits via the nozzle 24, the latter being designed in such a way that the emerging air jet is strongly bundled and has an area of approximately 1 to 5 cm 2 on the forehead of the person.
  • a liquid is preferred to cool the warm side of the Peltier cell 21 Water, which is provided via lines 27, 28 to the heat exchanger connected is.
  • the heat exchanger can be placed in a suitable place, in a passenger car, for example, the space under the driver's seat offers.
  • the nozzle By attaching the device to a flexible tube 30, the The position of the device and thus the nozzle can be adjusted manually. In this way, both the angle of attack and the absolute position can which the air jet hits on the forehead can be changed. Of course you can too the nozzle, alternatively or additionally, can be made adjustable.
  • Such a device could also be integrated directly in the roof of a vehicle be, whereby a swivel mechanism can be provided, by means of which the device is pivoted between a rest and an active position can be. In the rest position, the device preferably remains in one provided recess in the roof.
  • FIGS. 3 to 5 An alternative embodiment to the device shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 could be that air is used instead of a liquid for heat dissipation with the air being led directly past the Peltier cell, so that the Lead 27 and the lead 28 could be omitted.
  • the device can be commissioned either by the driver himself or fully automatically respectively.
  • a monitoring device is required for fully automatic commissioning are provided, which continuously monitors the driver and puts the device into operation when there are signs of drowsiness. Because such Monitoring devices are known, need not at this point in more detail to be received.
  • the device automatically the position and / or the flow angle of the air jet changed.
  • a pulsation of the Air jet are provided, the pulsation frequency in the range of some should be ten seconds to a few minutes.
  • a nozzle is directly or is integrated into the roof of the vehicle via a flexible hose.
  • the necessary Cooling air could be provided by the air conditioning system that may already be present on the vehicle Will be provided.
  • FIG. 6 shows a longitudinal section through a third embodiment of a device, which is not reproduced to scale.
  • the device exists from a capsule 32, which has a double-walled housing 33, the inside delimits a cavity 34.
  • the housing 33 is open on the front 39 while it is provided with a central opening 35 on the back.
  • in the Cavity 34 of capsule 32 is a gas-permeable, preferably sponge-like and / or porous material 36, for example in the form of cotton wool.
  • the Material 36 is impregnated with a volatile active ingredient, which after release evaporated or sublimed while removing the ambient heat.
  • the entire capsule 32 is for storage hermetically sealed, the packaging in favor of a clear Representation is not shown.
  • This capsule 32 is as follows: after the capsule 32 has been removed from the packaging, it is pressed onto the forehead of the person in question, where it adheres by means of the adhesive strip 38. The absorbent material 36 comes into contact with the forehead. The volatile medium can then evaporate or sublimate via the opening 35 while removing ambient heat. Since the capsule 32 rests or is glued to the forehead of the person relatively closely and the capsule 32 is provided with a double-walled, insulating housing 33, the heat is dissipated from the forehead of the person concerned. Volatile media such as ether, chloroform, esters or lower alcohols and subliming solids such as naphthalene or camphor are suitable as volatile media. In the case of a solid medium, a sponge-like and / or porous carrier material may also be dispensed with. The size of the contact surface is also between 0.25 cm 2 and 5 cm 2 in this case.
  • FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment of a capsule 32, in the cavity 34 thereof one enclosed by a sponge-like and / or porous carrier material 36
  • Container 37 for storing the volatile medium is included:
  • This Container 37 can be broken open by external mechanical influences, so that its content is directed into the porous and / or absorbent material 36.
  • the capsule housing 33 is preferably elastic, so that the Capsule 32 can be deformed by a pressure exerted in the direction of arrow P, that the container 37 breaks open.
  • On the inside of the capsule 32 can also Breaking elements in the form of thorns 40 are attached, the tips of which Applying mechanical pressure to the capsule 32 to the container 37 break through and its content if necessary. dosed - release.
  • capsules are possible.
  • the capsule could also be used if necessary be provided with radial openings through which the heat can be better extracted Capsule interior can be removed.
  • a simple embodiment could also be to provide a patch that is provided with a cooling substance. Such a patch can affect the affected If necessary, glue the person directly onto the forehead.
  • the invention Process can also be realized with a spray can, by means of which a local spot on the head can be specifically cooled.

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
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  • Thermotherapy And Cooling Therapy Devices (AREA)
  • Auxiliary Drives, Propulsion Controls, And Safety Devices (AREA)
  • Emergency Alarm Devices (AREA)
EP98811228A 1998-01-09 1998-12-15 Procédé et dispositif pour maintenir évellié les conducteurs de véhicules automobiles Withdrawn EP0929055A1 (fr)

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EP1875886A1 (fr) * 2006-07-06 2008-01-09 Solomon Pogorelik Appareil anti-sommeil
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